Labor Day Weekend Weather: What To Know In Chicago Area

ILLINOIS — The unofficial end of summer is here, with Labor Day falling on Monday, Sept. 1. The holiday weekend will bring "mild temperatures," according to the National Weather Service.

Large waves and strong currents developed on beaches on Thursday afternoon, and dangerous swimming conditions will continue through Friday.

Temperatures will be slightly cooler on Friday, with a high of 74 expected, according to the weather service. Temps in the 70s are also expected through Monday, and it should be sunny and dry all holiday weekend.

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Here is a more detailed look at the daily forecast through Labor Day, per the weather service:

THURSDAY: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Isolated showers before 7 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10 percent.

FRIDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

SUNDAY: Sunny, with a high near 77.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

MONDAY: Sunny, with a high near 78.

MONDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.